Research Methodology

Research Methodology

Research Methodology Certification

This 3-credit course has 8 lectures (Part A) common for all fields and 7 lectures (Part B) specific for each discipline. Total Duration: 15 Lectures per Scholar (Each of about one and a half hour) and 30 Hours of home assignments. Final online test will have 150 multiple choice questions to be answered in 90 min.

Course Outline

Part A: Common for All Disciplines

• Introduction to Research Methodology
• Research Ethics and Integrity
• Literature Review and Identifying Research Gaps
• Research Design and Sampling Techniques
• Data Collection Methods
• Data Analysis Techniques
• Writing Research Papers and Thesis
• Presenting and Publishing Research

Part B: Specific to Biology Scholars

• Experimental Design in Biological Research
• Laboratory Techniques
• Microscopy, Spectroscopy, PCR, and ELISA
• Molecular Biology and Genetic Research Methods
• Bioinformatics: Tools and Applications
• Biostatistics and Data Interpretation
• Ethical Considerations in Biomedical Research
• Writing and Publishing in Biological Sciences

Part B: Specific to Hindu Religion and Philosophy Scholars

• Hermeneutics
• Interpreting Ancient Texts and Scriptures
• Philosophical Methods
• Deductive vs. Inductive Reasoning
• Comparative Religious Studies
• Frameworks and Approaches
• Field Studies in Religion and Spirituality
• Historical and Mythological Analysis in Religious Research
• Ethical and Social Implications of Religious Studies Research
• Writing and Publishing in Religious and Philosophical Research

Part B: Specific to Ayurveda Scholars

• Standardization of Ayurvedic Medicines
• Research Methodology in Ayurvedic Clinical Trials
• Pharmacognosy
• Medicinal Plant Research
• Dosha-Based Personalized Medicine Research
• Integration of Ayurveda with Modern Medicine
• Ethical and Legal Aspects in Ayurveda Research
• Writing and Publishing in Ayurvedic Research

Part B: Specific to Yoga Scholars

• Scientific Methods in Yoga Research
• Physiological and Psychological Effects of Yoga
• Designing Clinical Studies on Yoga Therapy
• Biometric Tools for Measuring Yoga's Impact (EEG, HRV, Biochemical Markers)
• Yoga for Mental Health and Neurological Disorders Research
• Ethical Issues in Yoga Research
• Writing and Publishing in Yoga Research

Student Assignments (30 Hours Total) for Each Discipline

• Literature Review and Research Gap Identification – 5 hours
• Research Proposal Writing – 5 hours
• Data Collection and Analysis Project – 10 hours
• Drafting a Research Paper – 10 hours

This structure ensures that scholars get both a strong foundation in research methodology and in-depth knowledge in their specific field.